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A Closer Look at Solar Power

The story of solar panels is one of innovation, low-carbon energy, and a complex disposal process.

7 min readJun 30, 2021

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A Closer Look at Solar Power

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I Tried the Cora Ball

The bright laundry accessory offered to protect marine life from my clothing’s microfibres. But would it work?

5 min readSep 23, 2020

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I Tried the Cora Ball

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The Decider: Sunscreen

How to choose sunscreen that protects both your skin and fragile marine ecosystems.

6 min readJul 16, 2019

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The Decider: Sunscreen

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Glynis Ratcliffe

Feminism in Dystopian Fiction

Recently, dystopian fiction has gone from being a genre of possibilities for civilization to a genre of probabilities for it. Orwellian…

6 min readMay 13, 2019

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Feminism in Dystopian Fiction

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The Decider: Lip Balm

The Decider looks beyond greenwashing to help you make sustainable decisions.

7 min readMar 12, 2019

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The Decider: Lip Balm

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Eco-Anxiety Isn’t New, and It’s Time to Deal with It

The condition first gained notice over a decade ago, and with climate threats worsening, we need to learn how to cope.

6 min readFeb 5, 2019

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Eco-Anxiety Isn’t New, and It’s Time to Deal with It

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All that Glitters… Is Microplastic, Unfortunately

If everyone’s beloved sparkle dust is a pollutant, what are our options?

6 min readOct 3, 2018

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All that Glitters… Is Microplastic, Unfortunately

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Glynis Ratcliffe

“Seriously” Is the Song We All Need Right Now

Like many right now, I’m in shock.

5 min readJan 20, 2017

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6 Ways Being an Opera Singer Made Me Into a Better Writer

In my previous life, I sang opera. I went to university for music, got two degrees specializing in voice performance, sang in recitals…

4 min readMar 1, 2016

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Beautiful European opera theatre

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Glynis Ratcliffe

Dear Party Stores: Stop trying to sexualize my four-year-old daughter.

I had the distinct pleasure of trying to find a Hallowe’en costume for my kids just two days before the actual day. It also happened to be…

3 min readOct 31, 2015

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Dear Party Stores: Stop trying to sexualize my four-year-old daughter.

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Glynis Ratcliffe

Glynis Ratcliffe

Mama, Writer, Feminist, Singer. Bylines: The Washington Post, The Walrus, Globe & Mail, Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, Toronto Star

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